Huawei Kenya has officially kicked off Cyber Week Africa 2025 with a high-level continental dialogue under the theme “Compliance by Design: Securing Africa’s Future.” The event, held in partnership with the Kenya School of Government, the Ministry of ICT, the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee, and Cyberproglobal, brought together policymakers, technology leaders, and cybersecurity experts to address one of Africa’s most pressing digital challenges—building secure, resilient, and compliant systems for the future.
The week-long event serves as a platform to advance collaboration between governments and the private sector, promoting shared responsibility in securing Africa’s expanding digital ecosystem. Speakers emphasized that cybersecurity is no longer a niche IT concern but a national and continental priority, central to economic growth, digital transformation, and technological sovereignty.
Representing the private sector, Huawei Kenya’s Managing Director for Enterprise Business, Samuel Cheng, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to advancing cybersecurity infrastructure and skills development across the continent. He highlighted Huawei’s role as a critical provider of network systems and technology solutions, emphasizing the company’s commitment to ensuring that its products and services are secure by design and compliant with evolving global standards.
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, William Gitau, led the government delegation, noting that Kenya has implemented multiple safety mechanisms and frameworks to safeguard citizens and institutions from cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, AI-driven intrusions, and data theft. He stressed the importance of regional partnerships and shared intelligence to mitigate emerging cyber risks and enhance the continent’s digital resilience.
The discussions at Cyber Week Africa 2025 underscored that cybersecurity is foundational to Africa’s vision of achieving digital independence and sustainable innovation. With leaders like Huawei and Kenya’s ICT ministry working hand in hand, the continent is taking proactive steps to ensure that security and compliance are built into the core of its digital development agenda.
